Green Bay Packers Eric Stokes Has Something to Prove in 2024

As the Green Bay Packers get set for the 2024 season, who is one of the players on the team with the most to prove? Cornerback Eric Stokes certainly does.

The 2024 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Green Bay Packers. After exceeding expectations last season, the Packers have their eye on winning the NFC Championship this season.

While that is a lofty goal, it is realistic considering what we saw from this young team last season. For the Packers to achieve their goals, they are going to have to be great on both sides of the ball.

The offense led by Jordan Love is set to be one of the most explosive in the league this coming season, but the Green Bay Packers’ defense does have some room for improvement. Recently, Pro Football Focus named some players who have something to prove this coming season.

For the Green Bay Packers, cornerback Eric Stokes made their list. Here’s what they had to say.

Stokes was solid as a rookie but has faded from memory since, largely because he’s played just 587 defensive snaps in two seasons. Plus, Stokes hasn’t been good when he has played: he allowed a catch on over 80% of targets in coverage across 2022-23.

The Packers upgraded their defense in several departments, but cornerback wasn’t really one of them. As such, Stokes should get one last shot to prove he’s worthy of top-tier playing time before his rookie deal ends.

Stokes being named as a player with something to prove certainly makes sense, as he is coming up on the end of his rookie deal and we haven’t seen much from him since his rookie season. With Jaire Alexander on one side, the Packers will be relying on Stokes to perform well opposite of him.

If Eric Stokes can find his form from his rookie season and stay healthy, the Green Bay Packers will have a nice duo at cornerback. However, as of now, it is a bit of a question mark for the team.

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